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Legislators returned to Raleigh this Wednesday for the opening day of the 2019-2020 session. This ceremonial day allowed members to bring their families to Jones Street to see them in action on the House and Senate floors. It also provided an opportunity to show family and friends their offices and meet some of their colleagues.

This month, President Trump announced his plan to lower drug prices. The plan does not call for a major overhaul of drug companies’ pricing practices, but does include some proposals that they oppose. Much of Trump’s plan is in the form of suggested actions, and it will take time for actual detailed proposals to be put forward.